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Series FM ForgeMaster Casters

Capacity Range: 540 – 2,200 lbs.


Hamilton's ForgeMaster™ Casters were designed to match popular industry mounting plate, bolt hole and overall height specifications. However, the precision tapered thrust bearing and guaranteed-for-life integrally forged kingpin design make it superior to the double ball race casters in its class.



Quality Features & Specs

  • Swivel Construction 3/8" thick drop forged steel mounting plate; 5/16" x 2 1/2" precision laser cut steel legs robotically welded inside and outside to forged steel horn base.
  • Kingpin 1" diameter integrally forged with mounting plate guaranteed for life, threaded for 3/4" diameter lock nut.
  • Main Load Bearing CNC-machined 3 1/4" diameter raceway; 1/2" diameter hardened and polished steel balls.
  • Secondary Load Bearing 1" precision tapered thrust bearing counteracts radial thrust.
  • Product Finish Powder Coated - Caster rigs are powder coated with Hamilton’s new Crimson Powder, a metallic HAA Polyester providing a premium look and excellent durability for both interior and exterior environments.
  • Axle 3/4" diameter hex head with lock nut.
  • Lubrication Fittings Ball-check type in swivel assembly and wheel hub.


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CasterSpec Load Calculator
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WheelMatch Material Selector
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PushForce Push/Pull Calculator
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